Bhí greim daingean ag an Eaglais Chaitliceach ar an tsochaí.
The Catholic Church had a strong grip on society.
A2
Irish word
daingean
fixed
adjectivemasculine/ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/
daingean means “fixed” in Irish and is used as a adjective. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/.
Definitions
- intense
- fortified
- steadfast
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | daingean |
| Séimhiú | dhaingean |
| Urú | ndaingean |
daingean in context
Chuir Yanni an bolgán solais i gcoimeádán dúnta go daingean.
Yanni put the light bulb into a sealed container.
B2
Faoi rún daingean!
Top secret!
A1
[Gan éinne do leigint isteach go dtí go gcruthófar go daingean nách féidir é chimeád suas ina pharóiste féin].
[No person to be admitted until it is proved conclusively that he cannot be maintained in his own parish].
B2
Gan éinne do leigint isteach sa Teaghlach Contae go dtí go gcruthófar go daingean nách féidir é do chimeád suas in aon áit eile.
No person to be admitted to the County Home until it is proved conclusively that he (or she) cannot be maintained outside.
B2
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